Professional metal detection system calculator for packaging lines. Calculate detection sensitivity, throughput rates, and system costs with precision.
Standard food processing line with washdown requirements
Pharmaceutical grade detection with clean room compatibility
General packaged goods with foil packaging compatibility
Bulk material processing with high throughput requirements
Frozen food processing with temperature compensation
Advanced X-ray inspection for complex products
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Metal detection systems can identify ferrous metals (iron, steel), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass), and stainless steel contaminants. The sensitivity varies by metal type and detection technology used.
Product effect refers to the signal generated by the product itself. Wet, salty, or conductive products create larger product effects, requiring advanced compensation techniques and potentially reducing detection sensitivity.
Balanced coil systems detect all metal types but struggle with metallized packaging. Ferrous-in-foil technology specifically detects ferrous metals through aluminum foil packaging, making it ideal for foil-wrapped products.
Temperature fluctuations, vibration, electrical interference, and moisture can affect detection performance. Modern systems include compensation features and environmental ratings (IP65, IP69K) to maintain accuracy.
Common rejection systems include pneumatic pushers, air blast systems, drop gates, diverter arms, and belt stops. The choice depends on product characteristics, line speed, and space constraints.
Testing frequency depends on industry requirements. Food processing typically requires testing at startup, product changeovers, and regular intervals (every 30-60 minutes). Pharmaceutical applications may require more frequent testing.